HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-2021 Minutes Work SessionDr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent
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Board of Trustees Chad Dance Scott Lynch Greg Calder Paul Jenkins
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Work Session
August 26, 2021
6:30 PM
District Office
3497 N Ammon Rd
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
I. Call to Order
Chairman Chad Dance called the meeting to order 6:34 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Greg Calder present
Paul Jenkins present
Scott Lynch present
Chad Dance present
III. Action Item: Approve/Amend Agenda
MOTION: Paul Jenkins moved to approve the Agenda. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried.
IV. Welcome Visitors and Delegations
Chairman Dance introduced the School Board and Superintendent Woolstenhulme to those in attendance. Zone 2 Candidates
Carrisa Coats and Robin Dumas expressed their interest in serving on the School Board.
V. Interviews for Zone 2 Candidates
Chairman Dance reminded the candidates that this appointment will expire December 31, 2021. If they desire to continue on the
Board, the Declaration for Candidacy paperwork is due by Septemer 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. to the Board Clerk for the School
Board election November 2, 2021.
Candidates Carissa Coats and Robin Dumas met with the Board to discuss their interest in serving in Zone 2 on the Board of
Trustees of Bonneville Joint School District 93.
Interview panel questions were:
• What do you see as the Board’s most important roles and responsibilities?
• Do you have sufficient time and energy to devote to this position? Possible work, travel, family conflicts?
• How would you handle a request, if approached by an individual? By a special interest group?
• What is your vision for education in this community?
• Describe the superintendent’s role.
• What kind of relationship should the Board have with the community? With parents and families?
• What are the current challenges facing education? School Boards?
• What do you think is expected of you as a Board member?
• What long-range plan would you want to implement for the school district?
(May include growth, over-crowded classrooms, curriculum, staffing, and/or parental involvement)
• What is your view of the respective roles of the school Board, the superintendent, and the teachers in the development
and selection of classroom curricula, text books, etc.?
• What is your understanding of district financial responsibilities?
• How do you best deal with conflict?
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Candidates Carissa Coats and Robin Dumas met with the Board to discuss their interest in serving in Zone 2 on the Board of
Trustees of Bonneville Joint School District 93.
VI. Board Discussion
Chairman Dance opened up discussion to review candidates interested in filling the vacancy for Zone 2 for the remainder of the
term, expiring December 31, 2021. All Bboard members felt both condidates were qualified to fill this vacancy. Further
deliberation and appointment will be made at the Special Meeting on Spetember 1, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at the PLC Building and
the new trustee will be sworn in at the Regular Meeting on September 8, 2021.
VII. Call for Agenda Items for Upcoming Meetings
Work Session on September 1, 2021 will be changed to a Special Meeting in order to take action for the Zone 2 appointment.
A family dinner was planned for Saturday, September 25., 2021 hosted by Trustee Paul Jenkins
Work Session Special Meeting - Wednesday, September 1, 2021 – PLC Building - 11:30 a.m.
Regular Meeting - Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - District Board Room - 7:00 p.m.
VIII. Action Item: Adjournment
Chairman Dance adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. MOTION: Scott Lynch moved to adjourn. Greg Calder seconded. Motion carried.
APPROVED: ______________________________________
Chairman
ATTESTED: _______________________________________
Clerk
DATE: ___________________________________